West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-05-19

'iiiO Out VI SCHOOL, 10 amuSC them No
gentlemen allowed on the premises. bed
hmc S'oclock for all. Its really an un.
commonly nice situation
Rose-Marie tried TO express thanks In
her broken English. but her courage
iailed before such prospect; and after
more proposals OF similar nature. she
was forced to leave in disappointment.
Day af,er day She made her appearance
NJ the "bureau;n but the season was
wrong, or something was wrong. and she
never succeeded in establishing herself.
After some weeks she had a delicate boy
as pupH, but he lived in distant
suburb and for the daily lesson She spent
a sum Tar too large for her slender means.
besides the whole OF weary forenoon
At the end of six weeks, Rose Marin
went TO her pupils house one
day, TO find it closed and bv
the next mail she was informed that
the family had left FOR a long tourney.
hoping 20 benefit the invalid boy. S6c
never received a penny as payment for
her instructions. She had before this
removed 10 a cheaper boarding house:
now she tried 10 get employment She
would formerly have SCorncd. Here and
there She failed for various reasons. al
last there came a dav when She crushed
her pride and answered an advertisement
for French waitress.
The house was a handsome one I'm
West Fifty-SiXth street. the furniture
and appointments were rich and tasteful.
the mistress was truly ladylikc. the treat.
mcnt of the new servant all that was con.
sidcntc; but there was a moment when
the muslin-cap and apron were donncd.
which seemed like the death of all that
pertained TO her former life.
Bravcly She assumed her duties rose
carly I'm the morning, arrayed the urna
ments with all her exquisite taste. set the
breakfast table, unfoldcd and placed the
morning paper, Otiiciatcd during the
meal with silent watchfulneSs. and at all
hours, made herself, rs Mrs. McIlrainc
declared, IA real comfort Hardest of
all were the evenings spent i'm the com
pany of the cook and the houscmaid
hearty, narrow minded women. whom
she succeeded in conciliating, but could
never make her friends.
After month had accustomed her 10
her new duties, Mrs. McIlrainc told her
that her brother, Robert Barclay. would
come home and take his old place at the
table. lie is "a trhc particular and
likes his toast and coffee very hot when
ever Inc comes down" She added "but
you will he sure TO suit him"
When Rose Marie brought i'm the toost
the next morning, she nearly dropped il
Mr. Barclay stared in puzzled way.
"llow much that girl looks like that
pretty French creature / tried To helm nj
the landing last summer, - unused he,
doubted recognition on both sides but
not word was spoken, beyond the nee
essnry ones OJ request and respect
If Mrs NcIlrainc had not been OH
tusc, She might have noticed that Rose.
Marie always tried TO stand behind, not
opposite, hcr brothers side of the table.
and that he as pcrsistently endcavored Ia
keep his glance upon her. So too. She
might have noticed how many times nc
exclaimed: What jewel you have in
Rose-Maric! She is a real lady, don't YOU
think so"
Two weeks of this unsatisfactory nc.
quaintance went on, and Rose Marie was
forced TO ASK herself whether She OUGHT
not 10 go forth once more, when a
silent afternoon came upon the house
Mrs. McJbaiuc drove i'm the park tho
gentlemen were down town, and cook
aud housemaid slyly took an extra after
noon ont, trusting TO Rose Marie's GOOD
nature go conceal their truancy.
An uncomfortable desire seized Rose
Marie. She flow to the drawing.room
opened the grand piano, and 10! tor
rent Of sweet sounds She sang. sh,
played, not needing the flight of time
then leaned her head upon her hand
Visions of "a beautiful, distant home. OF
respectful attendants, Of hunting scenes
Of stern father, schcming mother
flOated before her.
"Would 10 have been better II She had
stayed in the old chateau in Normand,
and had married the fat old count2"
Once more she raised her head. with
'No' upon her face, and the passionat,
strains of Robert, toi quo Jaime
Robert. thou that lovc) foated
through the house
When the ccstasy was over, and she
raised her eyes, il was 10 sec Robert
Barclay standing cBtranced before her.
II is soG' hc said.
"lt is true, murnured she; and Mrs
Mcllrainc was not angry.-Alban1
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